Tokyo Samurai Experience
Description
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Begin at Iidabashi Station and explore Kagurazaka, a former samurai district filled with historic temples and shrines. Learn about samurai philosophy rooted in Shinto and Buddhism as your guide brings the area’s history to life. Then enjoy a hands-on samurai experience, including wearing a kimono, watching a live-action performance, and practicing basic sword movements with safe, easy guidance. Finish with a traditional Japanese lunch at a hidden wooden restaurant with a nostalgic atmosphere, and get tips on shopping for unique souvenirs like ceramics and tea.
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Itinerary
In front of West Exit of JR Iida-bashi station. You will see it on your right after getting out from JR Iida-bashi station West Exit.
Discover the Historic Samurai Streets of Kagurazaka Start your journey at Iida Station and explore the charming Kagurazaka district with your guide, where Samurai once lived. Wander past historic temples and shrines as you learn about the rich philosophy of the Samurai, rooted in Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Your guide shares fascinating stories of Samurai spirit and Japanese culture, bringing this unique neighborhood to life.
Samurai Experience & Kimono Rental Learn the basics of samurai fighting and movements by professional instructors.
Enjoy a Traditional Japanese Lunch in a Hidden Restaurant Refuel with a delicious lunch in a cozy, wooden restaurant, tucked away in the heart of Kagurazaka. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes while soaking in the authentic atmosphere of a 19th-century building. Before the tour ends, get insider tips on the best spots for unique Japanese souvenirs—from tea and ceramics to elegant chopsticks. It’s the perfect finale to an unforgettable Samurai adventure! Vegetarian option is available ( Vegan and Gluten-free options are not available)
Walk around Kagurazaka Discover the Historic Samurai Streets of Kagurazaka Your guide will take you where Samurai once lived. Wander past historic temples and shrines as you learn about the rich philosophy of the Samurai, rooted in Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Your guide shares fascinating stories of Samurai spirit and Japanese culture, bringing this unique neighborhood to life.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(39)
Great to first learn and walk the streets of the old Samurais, before getting dressed up and learn the basic samurai techniques and fighting With a Samurai wooden sword 😀 Eating sweets on the way Getting great and personal guiding and ending the evening having a nice dinner with the guide. A perfect day.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the old samurai streets, experiencing the samurai techniques, and practicing with the wooden sword. It’s great to know the sweets along the way and the shared dinner added to the experience as well. We’re especially happy that the guiding felt personal and made the day memorable for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another great experience in the future!
Ken-San was great - very engaging, with lots of knowledge. He was very flexible in terms of addressing our particular interests.
Authentic experience with cute lively local people. Good informative guide. Worth an experience!
It was such a wonderful experience, from the stroll through the old narrow alleys of Tokyo to complete Samurai experience to an authentic lunch in a local restaurant. Molly and team made us feel at home. Wonderful people and the best memory of our trip to Japan. Thank you!
Not only did we get to dress up as samurai and get lots of memorable photos, but we also learned a lot about the surrounding area from our tour guide Molly. The lunch was delicious and so was the snack before the samurai training. We had such a great time and could not recommend more highly!
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the samurai experience with Molly, as well as the photos, cultural insights, and food. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again!
Educational and fun. The guide was friendly and personable. The venue crew were professional and courteous.
Fabulous guide (Naoki) very informative, friendly and fun. The Samurai Theatre was a lot of fun. The food was amazing too.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Naoki, the Samurai Theatre experience, and the amazing food. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again!
This trip was the best we could get. Our tour guide Megumi was just great. 5 stars for you. Everything was explained and shown to us great. This trip was just perfect.
The Tour was great and our tour guide was amazing also, Hitomi. She was able to speak with us properly, and show us all the great places until the samurai experience. Lunch was amazing also.
AMAZING, Hitomi was great! she is a great vibe and a perfect tour guide.
